January 7
Ten Confederate soldiers captured near Bulltown arrived in Wheeling and were confined in the Atheneum.

At a session of the House of Delegates, Mr. Michael resolved that the Committee on Roads and Internal Navigations inquire into the expediency of making an appropriation to rebuild a bridge over Stony River on the Northwest Turnpike in Hardy County.

January 26
The House of Delegates acted on Senate amendments to the stay law regarding the collection of certain debts.

January 27
The Senate reported to the House of Delegates that it hadpassed a resolution requesting commanding officers retaliate against Confederate sympathizers because Confederate authorities in Virginia have arrested civilians and non-combatants.